Questions answered by Thomas Crosby Stephenson

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What to do when the attorney didn't sufficiently represent his client and there was an unfair trial?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

Consult with an appellate attorney. It sounds like he may have a claim for ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal, but an appellate attorney...

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I had 3 Dwi's and serve 16 month of a 3 year sentences in state prison in 2004..I Tried to purchase a firearm was denied.WHY.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

A third DWI is a felony. By law, if you have a felony conviction on your record, you are not allowed to possess a firearm up until the fifth...

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Is there a cheaper was to get verbatim transcripts from a criminal trial?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

The purpose of getting the trial transcripts would be for an appeal. As you said, if he has a court-appointed attorney representing him on appeal,...

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What are the possible ramifications for failure to report for probation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

The possible ramification is that your probation may be revoked and you will be sent to jail. Consult with a defense attorney in your area.

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How much time is my son likely to serve for probation violation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

There are several possibilities, though none of them are particularly good. The judge may revoke his probation and send him to prison, or he may...

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How can I attend a DWI education class when I work all of the time?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

Your probation officer should be able to answer this question, or you might ask your defense attorney. Also, it is commonly a condition of...

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What proof do police have to have to charge an adult with purchase furnish alcohol to a minor?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

Probable cause, as the other lawyers have noted, is the standard required for an arrest. In instances such as this, where minors are found with...

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Does a defendant have the right to have copies of all information in their file such as phone records, subpoenas, etc.

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

Yes, though the policy on how to obtain the information varies from county to county. Some district attorneys (perhaps the majority) have an...

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What behavior crosses the threshold into "tampering with a witness?"

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

This doesn't sound like witness tampering (sec. 36.05), which would involve essentially bribing a witness. Threatening harm to a witness would...

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I was with my friend who was shoplifting and i received the same charge but didn't take anything what would happen?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Like Stephen said -- get a criminal defense lawyer as quickly as possible. Posting about this online does not do any good.

Thomas Crosby Stephenson's Answers (1180)

What to do when the attorney didn't sufficiently represent his client and there was an unfair trial?

I had 3 Dwi's and serve 16 month of a 3 year sentences in state prison in 2004..I Tried to purchase a firearm was denied.WHY.

Is there a cheaper was to get verbatim transcripts from a criminal trial?

What are the possible ramifications for failure to report for probation?

How much time is my son likely to serve for probation violation?

How can I attend a DWI education class when I work all of the time?

What proof do police have to have to charge an adult with purchase furnish alcohol to a minor?

Does a defendant have the right to have copies of all information in their file such as phone records, subpoenas, etc.

What behavior crosses the threshold into "tampering with a witness?"

I was with my friend who was shoplifting and i received the same charge but didn't take anything what would happen?